Hughes BGAN HNS-9201 Getting Started Manual page 16

16/34 Getting Started with the HNS 9201
2. Click on Help me setup BGAN and step through the on-screen instructions. BGAN
LaunchPad suggests the recommended pointing angle and direction to correctly position the
terminal.
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Using the terminal's built-in compass, rotate the terminal left or right until it points in the
correct horizontal direction, known as the azimuth. Make sure the compass is horizontal
to get an accurate reading.
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Using the terminal's graduated scale, tilt the terminal slowly up or down until it points in
the correct vertical direction, known as the elevation.
Monitor the signal strength on the status bar:
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Use this information to further adjust the antenna position to obtain maximum signal strength.
In addition, you can use the terminal's indicator lights and audio buzzer to assist in pointing the
terminal:
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Note the Pointing indicator lights as you adjust the compass and graduated scale. The light
on the right of the scale lights first. The others then light from right to left as the signal
improves. If all lights are on, the signal is at its strongest.
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To assist in pointing, you can also use the audio button to turn the buzzer on. The higher
the pitch and the shorter the interval between the tones, the stronger the signal.
NOTE: If the signal strength is not sufficient, registration may not be possible and
the terminal may not be able to open a data connection.
When you have positioned the terminal to obtain the maximum signal strength, you are ready
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to register with the network. Click on Register with Network now.